Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all-India examination that primarily
tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and
science. GATE is conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science and seven Indian
Institutes of Technology (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur,
IIT Madras and IIT Roorkee) on behalf of the National Coordination Board GATE,
Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD),
Government of India.
The GATE score of a candidate reflects the relative performance level of a candidate. The
score is used for admissions to various post-graduate programs (e.g. Master of Engineering,
Master of Technology, Doctor of Philosophy) in Indian higher education institutes, with
financial assistance provided by MHRD and other government agencies. Recently, GATE
scores are also being used by several Indian public sector undertakings (i.e., government-
owned companies) for recruiting graduate engineers in entry-level positions. It is one of the
most competitive examinations in India.
A valid GATE score is essential for obtaining financial assistance during Masters programs
and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/Technology/Architecture, and Doctoral
programs in relevant branches of Science in Institutes supported by the Ministry of Human
Resources Development (MHRD) or other Government agencies.
Eligibility to take GATE
Bachelors degree holders in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture (4 years after
10+2/ Post-B.Sc./ Post-Diploma) and those who are in the final year of such
programs.
Masters degree holders in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer
Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final year of such programs.
Candidates in the second or higher year of Four-year integrated Masters degree
programs (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/ Technology.
Candidates in the fourth or higher year of Five-year integrated Masters degree
programs or Dual Degree programs in Engineering/Technology.
Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by
professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by iE(i), AMICE(i) by
the institute of Civil Engineers(India)-iCE(i)) as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech.
GATE disciplines and structure
At present, GATE is conducted in the following 22 disciplines. A candidate can select
any one of these
GATE Paper Code GATE Paper Code
Aerospace Engineering AE Geology and Geophysics GG
Agricultural Engineering AG Instrumentation Engineering IN
Architecture and Planning AR Mathematics MA
Biotechnology BT Mechanical Engineering ME
Civil Engineering CE Mining Engineering MN
Chemical Engineering CH Metallurgical Engineering MT
Computer Science and Information
Technology
CS Physics PH
Chemistry CY
Production and Industrial
Engineering
PI
Electronics and Communication
Engineering
EC
Textile Engineering and Fiber
Science
TF
Electrical Engineering EE Engineering Sciences XE
*
Ecology and Evolution EY Life Sciences XL
**
General aptitude questions
Each subject's test contains 10 questions that test the "general aptitude" (language and
analytic skills), apart from the core subject of the discipline.
Duration and examination type
The GATE examination consists of a single test of 3-hour duration that contains a total of 65
questions, worth a maximum of 100 marks. The questions consist of both multiple choice
questions (MCQs) and numerical answer type questions.Numerical answer type questions
does not contain any options for the answers, the candidate has to solve the numerical and
write the answer in the spec given.
From 2014 onward, the examination for all the papers is carried out in an online Computer
Based Test (CBT) mode where the candidates are shown the questions in a random sequence
on a computer screen. The candidates are required to either select the answer (for multiple-
choice question type) or enter the answer for numerical answer type question using a mouse
on a virtual keyboard (keyboard of the computer is disabled). Candidates are provided with
blank paper sheets for rough work and these have to be returned after the examination. At the
end of the 3-hour window, the computer automatically closes the screen from further actions.
Result and test score -- GATE results are usually declared about one month after the
examinations are over. The results show the total marks scored by a candidate, the GATE
score, the all-India rank and the cut off marks for various categories in the candidate's paper.
The score is valid for 3 years from the date of announcement of the results. The score cards
are issued to only the qualified candidates.
Percentile: A candidate's percentile denotes the percentage of candidates scoring lower than
that particular candidate. It is calculated as:
Percentile =( 1 - All India rank/ No. of candidates in that subject ) x 100 %

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